Cosmetic filler-induced hair loss: case series and literature review

Aim To present three cases of filler-induced alopecia (FIA) and summarize the current knowledge of its clinical features, mechanisms and treatments.Methods In the first two cases, two females developed well-defined triangular patches of hair loss after hyaluronic acid (HA) injections, and received c...

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Main Authors: Yutong Xie, Xi Chen, Aihua Wei
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Dermatological Treatment
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/09546634.2024.2443111
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description Aim To present three cases of filler-induced alopecia (FIA) and summarize the current knowledge of its clinical features, mechanisms and treatments.Methods In the first two cases, two females developed well-defined triangular patches of hair loss after hyaluronic acid (HA) injections, and received corticosteriod injections with topical 5% minoxidil. The third case described another female who experienced alopecia areata-like hair loss after autologous fat grafting, and received combined therapies including corticosteriod, 5% minoxidil and microneedling.Results All patients got gradual hair regrowth with treatments.Conclusions Early recognition and intervention are crucial to prevent permanent hair follicle damage. A thorough understanding of frontotemporal anatomy is essential for clinical practitioners to minimize risks during cosmetic procedures involving filler injections.
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spelling doaj-art-9a4232c371294be8b56fdd0b37c20c952025-01-28T09:32:04ZengTaylor & Francis GroupJournal of Dermatological Treatment0954-66341471-17532024-12-0136110.1080/09546634.2024.2443111Cosmetic filler-induced hair loss: case series and literature reviewYutong Xie0Xi Chen1Aihua Wei2Department of Dermatology, Beijing TongRen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Dermatology, Beijing TongRen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaDepartment of Dermatology, Beijing TongRen Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, ChinaAim To present three cases of filler-induced alopecia (FIA) and summarize the current knowledge of its clinical features, mechanisms and treatments.Methods In the first two cases, two females developed well-defined triangular patches of hair loss after hyaluronic acid (HA) injections, and received corticosteriod injections with topical 5% minoxidil. The third case described another female who experienced alopecia areata-like hair loss after autologous fat grafting, and received combined therapies including corticosteriod, 5% minoxidil and microneedling.Results All patients got gradual hair regrowth with treatments.Conclusions Early recognition and intervention are crucial to prevent permanent hair follicle damage. A thorough understanding of frontotemporal anatomy is essential for clinical practitioners to minimize risks during cosmetic procedures involving filler injections.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/09546634.2024.2443111Alopeciapatchy hair lossfiller injectionreview
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Cosmetic filler-induced hair loss: case series and literature review
Journal of Dermatological Treatment
Alopecia
patchy hair loss
filler injection
review
title Cosmetic filler-induced hair loss: case series and literature review
title_full Cosmetic filler-induced hair loss: case series and literature review
title_fullStr Cosmetic filler-induced hair loss: case series and literature review
title_full_unstemmed Cosmetic filler-induced hair loss: case series and literature review
title_short Cosmetic filler-induced hair loss: case series and literature review
title_sort cosmetic filler induced hair loss case series and literature review
topic Alopecia
patchy hair loss
filler injection
review
url https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/09546634.2024.2443111
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